What Is the Difference Between HP Cartridges 94/95 & 96/97?

by Jude Chao

Know the differences between ink cartridges before purchasing. Hewlett-Packard (HP) 94 black and 95 tricolor ink cartridges are compatible with the same printers as HP 96 black and 97 tricolor ink cartridges, but have several differences.

Cost

HP 96 and 97 ink cartridges cost more than HP 94 and 95 ink cartridges. As of August 2010, HP charges $47.99 for a combo pack containing one 94 and one 95 ink cartridge and $66.99 for a combo pack of one 96 and one 97 ink cartridge, a difference of $19, or approximately 39 percent.

Value

Because the HP 96 and 97 ink cartridges yield 70 to 80 percent more pages for only 39 percent more money, they represent a better value than the HP 94 and 95 ink cartridges.

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About the Author

San Diego-based Jude Chao began publishing fiction and nonfiction in 2006. Her fiction has appeared in Midnight Times and Aoife's Kiss. Her nonfiction has appeared on sites such as Celebitchy and eHow. Chao is pursuing a doctorate in literature and currently studies at San Diego City College, where she also works as an English tutor, mentoring basic skills and ESOL students.

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